This artifact is a wonderful non-dug example of a three-piece brass button as worn on Maryland State soldiers’ uniforms. Examples of this button are present on one of General R. E. Lee’s uniforms. Of coat-size, this staff button is of three-piece construction with a fine outer ring border.  Retains almost all of original gold gilt on the face.  Button is excellent and is classed as a MD200A2 in Tice’s reference volume. The circular, high convex, 22-mm brass device exhibits a seal that depicts a shield inscribed with the quartered arms of the Calvert and Crossland families crowned by an eagle.   The state arms device is at the center with “MARYLAND” below and the motto “CRESCITE ET MULTIPLICIMINI” on a pennant, all on a lined field. Back side excellent with shank strong and intact.  Sharp backmark of “CANFIELD. BRO & CO. / BALTIMORE.”  Considered a Confederate button, this State of Maryland staff uniform makes an excellent addition to any Civil War button display or Maryland-focused collection.